2026 AZ PAYCHECK CALCULATOR
Arizona Paycheck Calculator 2026
Use our free Arizona paycheck calculator to estimate your 2026 take-home pay after federal taxes, Social Security, Medicare, and Arizona state income tax.
Arizona imposes flat income tax (2.5%) on wages. Your actual take-home pay depends on your income level, filing status, allowances, and payroll deductions. Our calculator applies published 2026 withholding methods for a transparent estimate.
Enter your salary information below to estimate your Arizona paycheck.
2Estimated take-home pay
2026 source-backed withholding methods.
NET PAY · BIWEEKLY$2,099.11$54,577 per year
Take-home 73%Taxes 17%Deductions 10%
Gross pay$2,884.62
Federal income tax−$230.27
Social Security−$169.55
Medicare−$39.65
Arizona income tax−$51.81
Pre-tax deductions−$294.23
ⓘAZ Form A-4 elected rate (2.0%) + entered additional amount. Assumes a current federal W-4 with Step 2 unchecked and no credits. Address-specific local taxes are included only from the rate you enter; fixed local fees and employer-specific rules remain excluded.
2026 IRS MethodSource-Backed CalculationsFree to Use
AZ TAX INFORMATION
How Does Arizona State Income Tax Work?
Arizona imposes flat income tax (2.5%) on wages. Arizona uses a flat state income-tax rate. Employees elect a withholding percentage on Form A-4.
In addition to state income tax, Arizona employees also have these deductions from their paycheck:
- Federal income tax
- Social Security tax (6.2%)
- Medicare tax (1.45%)
- Arizona state income tax
- Employee benefit deductions
Arizona state income tax withholding is administered by the Arizona Department of Revenue and is separate from federal income tax.
GROSS VS NET
Understanding Your Arizona Gross Pay and Take-Home Pay
Gross pay is your earnings before any taxes or deductions. For salaried employees, this is your annual salary divided by the number of pay periods. For hourly workers, it is your hourly rate multiplied by hours worked.
Net pay (take-home pay) is what remains after required taxes and deductions are removed. For Arizona employees, the gap between gross and net is affected by federal income tax, Arizona state income tax (flat income tax (2.5%)), Social Security, Medicare, and any personal deductions.
CALCULATION SOURCES
How We Calculate Your Arizona Paycheck
1. Annualize your wages based on your selected pay frequency.
2. Apply eligible pre-tax deductions to reduce taxable income.
3. Estimate federal income tax using the 2026 IRS withholding method.
4. Calculate Arizona state income tax using published 2026 withholding tables from the Arizona Department of Revenue.
5. Calculate Social Security (6.2%) and Medicare (1.45%) taxes.
6. Convert the annual estimate back to your selected pay frequency.
Reviewed by: Paycheck Calculator Editorial Team
Last Updated: August 2026
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Arizona Paycheck Calculator FAQ
Does Arizona have state income tax?+
Yes. Arizona imposes flat income tax (2.5%) on wages. The amount withheld depends on your income, filing status, and withholding elections. Arizona state income tax is separate from federal income tax.
How much is my paycheck after taxes in Arizona?+
Your Arizona take-home pay depends on your salary, pay frequency, filing status, pre-tax deductions, and Arizona state income tax withholding. Use the calculator above to enter your specific situation.
What taxes are taken out of a Arizona paycheck?+
A Arizona paycheck typically deducts: federal income tax, Arizona state income tax (flat income tax (2.5%)), Social Security (6.2%), Medicare (1.45%), and any benefit or retirement deductions.
Is Arizona a tax-friendly state for employees?+
Arizona has a flat income tax (2.5%) in addition to federal taxes. Whether it is tax-friendly depends on your income level and how Arizona's rates compare to other states.
How accurate is this Arizona paycheck calculator?+
This calculator provides a 2026 estimate based on published IRS withholding methods and Arizona Department of Revenue rates. Actual paychecks may differ due to employer payroll systems, year-to-date caps, bonus treatment, and individual tax circumstances.